LOGINHailey finally got up from the floor, her body aching from the long hours of crying. Glancing at the wall clock, she realized it was already midnight. Her stomach churned, not from hunger but from guilt, yet she knew that if Cassian came back and found she hadn't eaten, his anger would only deepen.
With a heavy heart, she walked into the kitchen and stared at the dinner she had prepared earlier. The thought of eating made her nauseous, but she forced herself to take small bites, her mi
Fourhours later:Cassian, Alex, Gabriel, and Leo stood outside the Mayor's grand mansion, their men surrounding them in perfect formation. The sun hung high in the sky, marking the transition to afternoon. The mansion that once stood as a symbol of power and wealth was now eerily silent, its doom approaching.Gabriel stepped forward, handing Cassian a lighter. The flick of the metal lid broke the stillness as Cassian opened it, his eyes locking onto the house—now no longer a home, but a grave for the family who had dared to cross him. His face remained cold, unmoved by the destruction about to unfold.With one last glance, he tossed the lighter toward the mansion's front door. The flames ignited instantly, crackling with a hunger that devoured everything in its path. Fire raced through the house, consuming it from the inside out.Without a word, Cassian turned on his heel, his men following in lockstep. As they walked away fro
Cassian strode into the hall with a cold, deadly calm, not sparing a glance at anyone. His eyes found Caleb, and without a word, he gently handed Hailey over, her limp body nestled against him. "Take her to the hospital," he commanded, his voice thick with restrained fury. Hailey, overcome by the agony and exhaustion, had passed out in his arms.Caleb's heart clenched at the sight of her. Tears welled up, but he fought them back. Carefully, he took her from Cassian, holding her as if she might shatter. Without wasting another moment, Caleb left with her, his steps heavy with urgency and sorrow.As Alex's gaze fell on his sister's battered form, his rage ignited like wildfire. His vision blurred with fury as he stormed toward Maxwell, landing a bone-crushing punch to his face. Maxwell reeled back, blood pouring from his nose, but before he could react, Alex threw another punch, harder, more vicious. The sound of a cracking bone echoed through the hall.Cassian sl
Maxwell's threats were met with silence, except for the sound of footsteps approaching from behind the masked men.A deep, commanding voice echoed through the room, cutting through the tension like a blade. "And your family will pay for daring to cross me."The room fell into a heavy silence as four men in different masks stepped forward, their presence exuding danger and power. They parted to the sides, and behind them, a lone figure emerged—his aura menacing, his presence suffocating.Maxwell's heart stopped. His eyes widened in disbelief as he whispered, "King of Shadows..."The figure stood tall, his signature mask covering his face—an intricate, haunting design that struck fear into the hearts of anyone who recognized it. The King of Shadows, the man whose identity had been whispered in dark circles but never fully revealed, now stood before them. His authority radiated through the room, making the air thick with tension.Cassian H
Mayor's Residence:-Maxwell lounged comfortably in his plush chair, the early morning news playing on the screen before him. It was 6 a.m., and he savored his drink with a smug grin as the footage from his mall aired. The clip showed Cassian landing a brutal punch to his face—a clip Maxwell had deliberately leaked to the media."Now you're finished," Maxwell muttered, his voice dripping with satisfaction. "Attacking the Mayor's son won't just ruin you, but your entire empire."His father, the Mayor, sat beside him, a snicker escaping his lips."What's his name again?" the Mayor asked casually, eyeing the screen."Cassian Holt," Maxwell replied, still fixated on the news."The CEO of Holt Group of Companies?" the Mayor raised a brow, leaning forward."Yes," Maxwell confirmed."They're powerful, but they're not on our level," the Mayor chuckled darkly, followed by Maxwell's malicious laughter.Maxwell stood up, finishing his drink. "I'm heading out. Your future daughter-in-law must be wa
Hospital:-Caleb, Alexander, Gabriel, and Leo stood in the hospital room, their faces marked with exhaustion and worry as they watched over Cassian. He hadn't regained consciousness yet, and the weight of their helplessness pressed down on them. They were bound by the same unspoken law of the underworld as Theodore—Cassian's true identity couldn't be revealed without his consent.In the dangerous world they lived in, revealing someone's Mafia title without permission was an unbreakable rule. Even if many Mafia leaders were against Cassian, none dared expose him. Doing so would strip them of their titles and leave them powerless, and shunned by their world. That's why Zuri, despite knowing Cassian's identity as the King of Shadows, never disclosed it. It was a matter of survival.Now, the early hours of morning had arrived, and the tension in the room was palpable. Leo, who had been gazing out the window, suddenly noticed Cassian stirring.
"Theodore, any positive response?" Adelyn's voice trembled with worry as she looked at her husband. Theo, who had just finished making several calls, shook his head in frustration and threw his phone onto the bed."We are powerful, Theodore. Why can't we do anything?" Adelyn's voice cracked as tears welled up in her eyes. Her heart ached thinking about their son and Hailey, both in danger and yet they felt paralyzed, unable to act.Theo's jaw tightened as he met her gaze. "Because, Adelyn," he began, his voice heavy with the weight of the truth, "when we talk about Cassian Holt, the world only sees a businessman. He doesn't have the power to attack or confront someone like the Mayor or his family—at least, not as Cassian Holt."Adelyn's tears spilled over, but Theo continued, his tone darkening with every word. "The real power lies with the King of Shadows. He's the one who rules the underworld. But for Cassian to intervene as the King of Shadows, would me
Cassian came home early, the paperwork completed and all signatures in place. It was finally time to leave for London tomorrow. As he flipped through channels on the TV, Hailey entered the hall with a thoughtful expression."Cassian, since we're leaving tomorrow, can I go to the mall today
"Now, we will sleep. You've had enough fun and adventure for today," Cassian said softly as he scooped Hailey into his arms, her body completely relaxed from exhaustion. Hailey hummed sleepily, her eyes barely open as she wrapped her arms around his neck, nestling her face into his shoulder.
When they finally reached the penthouse, Alex was momentarily shocked to see Hailey in such a state. Her legs still swinging in Cassian's lap, she continued humming her tune."What happened?" Alex asked, raising an eyebrow as he eyed his sister curiously.Cassian chuckled, shaking h
"So, shall we celebrate your wedding?" Caleb asked with a pouty face. "I know our family isn't here, but at least I can get to eat some cake."Cassian smiled and turned to Hailey. "Want to go out and celebrate?"Hailey shook her head gently. "No, not today. Should we order something







